5 Years!

If you would have asked me six years ago if I was getting married... the answer was a definitive 'no'.  I was pretty confidant in where I thought God's plan was heading but of course that's when He has the most fun throwing some twists and turns into the mix.  Ohhh, am I thankful He did!!

Its been an adventure ever since :)  

Here's a quick snap shot of the last 5.5 years of what has become our life.... 

Started dating in January-

and knew in our hearts by February- this is the one...

 Over Easter weekend in Laramie...

(oh, my look how little our sweet Miss. Sarabeth was back then) 

We got engaged!!  

 We thought the Moms were crazy to think we could get married by June 6th. 

But.... they were right.  Eight weeks.  Craziness.  Pure Craziness. 

 In 8 weeks we...

 Found a dress...

planned & completed a full do-it-all-yourself wedding

(kudos to Wes & Betty...and frenzied email divide, conquer & confirm craziness!)

 Found a House we liked...

Bought & Closed on said house...

(complete with old nasty wallpaper)

I think I'll run for President someday on the platform of banning all wallpaper.  

Seriously, people- don't do this!!!  

 Got Married! 

Life was good :) 

We went out to dinner one night at Applebees...

and, pretty soon- we were filling out adoption paperwork :) 

 Which landed us in beautiful Ethiopia- 

 to meet this guy...

 and bring him home!!!!!!

Filled life up with cuddles & snuggles...

and sneakin' 'matos from the garden!

 Lots of other memories too- camping, San Diego, first steps,

 driving around constantly and hundreds of gallons of Common Cents coffee. 

 And, now...we're working on bringing home 'little sister' :)  

 Its been a blessed adventure and I'm so thankful that God sent me you!

Between all the craziness, we've had our share of times when God said 'no', detours, dead-ends and pot holes along the way too.  But, God provides and continues to bless us.  Sometimes the parts and pieces of life seem crazy (like the amount of gas/tires bought & breakfasts eaten in the car) but no matter what, I know this is exactly where God wants and needs us.  In the middle of it all but right where we need to be- our little sprouts of ministry at church, cows across the street for me the displaced country kid 

and watching thunderstorms on the covered porch.  

Praise the Lord for all HE has done!!! 

Thanks for being an incredible man, great husband and my bff :) 

I love you!

I absolutely can't wait to see what God has in store next!!